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Critical reception for The B-52's was generally favorable; critics praised the album's kitschy lyrics and party atmosphere. [1] [16] In his "Consumer Guide" column for The Village Voice, music critic Robert Christgau remarked on his fondness "for the pop junk they recycle—with love and panache," while also noting that he was "more delighted with their rhythms, which show off their Georgia ...
The B-52s, originally presented as the B-52's (with an errant apostrophe; used until 2008), are an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. [8] The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, percussion), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards, synth bass), Cindy Wilson (vocals, percussion), Ricky Wilson (guitar, vocals), and Keith Strickland (drums, guitar, keyboards, vocals).
This is the discography and videography of American rock band The B-52s. Albums. Studio albums. Title Details Peak chart positions ...
On Valentine’s Day in 1977, The B-52s performed for the first time, at a house party on Milledge Avenue, sparking a musical and cultural revolution that is still felt to this day in the Classic ...
The B-52s are bowing out of their White House performance at the state dinner for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with Jill Biden suggesting the band would opt out due to the Israel ...
With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA is the first official live album and DVD release by American new wave band the B-52s.The concert was recorded on February 18, 2011, at The Classic Center in the band's hometown of Athens, Georgia, commemorating the 34th anniversary of their first performance as a group on February 14, 1977.
The B-52s on Tuesday announced via social media that a Las Vegas residency will follow their current 'farewell tour.' 'Never say never': The B-52s announce 2023 Las Vegas residency Skip to main ...
"Planet Claire" is a song the B-52s released in July 1979 as the second single from their first album The B-52's. Based on Duane Eddy's version of Henry Mancini's Peter Gunn theme, [3] the single reached number 43 on the Australian Kent Music Report chart and number 24 on the Billboard dance chart in the US.